The Betty Thomas-directed film opens Christmas Day and features the voices of Jason Lee, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Zachary Levi.

David Seville and chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore, return in the sequel to lay waste to Seville's surroundings and sing in three-part harmony. The new movie is expected to introduce the Chipmunks' female counterparts, the Chipettes.